Meta’s AI Expert Yann LeCun Explains Why AI Doesn’t Pose a Threat and What Is Needed for True Progress

Yann LeCun, a leading AI researcher at Meta, dispels the notion that artificial intelligence currently poses an existential threat. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, LeCun emphasizes that today’s AI systems—especially large language models—lack essential cognitive skills like reasoning, memory, and a genuine understanding of the physical world. He argues that while these models excel at language manipulation, they fall short of true intelligence. According to LeCun, the path to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) requires groundbreaking approaches and more sophisticated models. He also highlights his team’s research on real-world video analysis as a promising step toward this goal.